Forefield are playing in the Shield Mini League now and are playing teams who finished above them in the Winter League and up to now they are beating them.

The team started at a quick tempo with Alex Smith, Ben Dooley and Ellis Hemmings taking the ball off the goalkeeper Ben Evans and passing to the wings or into midfield where Luke Stocks, Matty Grahan, Jake Cousins and Adam Scott controlled the first half.

The first goal came when Elliot Breen took the ball wide right cut inside his man and fired off a clean strike into the Churchtown net.

Matt, Jake and Adam all found the Churchtown keeper in great form and he was keeping them in the game.

Churchtown came back when their striker controlled a good pass, went round the Rangers’ keeper and netted.

Forefield went further behind when a great run by Churchtown’s forward ended when he was brought down in the box for a penalty which was converted.

Dan Price and Adam Fairclough came on in the second half and with fresh players, Rangers got at Churchtown’s defence.

The boys started to pass the ball quicker and Matty got the game level when he controlled the ball 25 yards out and lobbed the keeper.

The winner was another good finish where Ben passed the ball over Churchtown’s back line and Elliot raced onto it and lobbed the ball over the keeper.

The celebrations were a joy to watch as his teammates mobbed him, all in good humour and appreciated by Churchtown’s coaches.

Ben was awarded man-of-the-match for a strong display in defence and passing the ball out from the back to give his attackers plenty of the ball.

Forefield Rangers v Silcox Villa

Forefield had to battle hard to continue their unbeaten run against another side who were in good form.

Some excellent passing play ensured chances were created throughout the game and this allowed both H Allmark and Zac Reeves to each grab themselves a hat-trick.

Ben Grierson also helped himself to a goal. A strong defensive performance from Jamie O Rourke, who showed great positional sense also deserves praise.

All the boys listened to instructions given at half time as two goals resulted from excellent through balls which was pleasing.